The Kruger National Park is one of the top tourist destinations in South Africa and with good reason. It offers tourists from all over the world a truly African wildlife experience. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, the Kruger National Park is home to a remarkable number of different species: about 2000 plants, 53 fish, 34 amphibians, 118 reptiles, 517 birds and 147 mammals.
As a car rental company in Johannesburg, tourists often ask us which minibus would be best suited for them to explore the majestic world that is hidden inside the Kruger National Park, well to answer this question we have decided to compare 3 very good minibus options in order to help you with your decision on choosing the ideal minibus rental option for your needs.
Choosing the Ideal Minibus for Visiting the Kruger National Park
| Feature |
Hyundai H1 |
Ford Torneo |
Toyota Quantum 10 Seater |
| Left-hand side windows |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| Right-hand side windows |
2 |
1, rear windows are not suitable for picture taking |
3 |
| Number of seats |
8 ½ |
8 |
10 |
| Luggage space |
Good |
Excellent |
Average, but can use last row seats. |
| Rear aircon |
Yes |
Yes |
yes |
| kw |
120kw |
74kw |
111kw |
| Pdp licence required |
No |
No |
No |
| Space for cooler box |
No |
Between driver and passenger seat |
Yes, in rear |
| Individual seating |
Bench seats in rear |
5 individual and 3 bench |
All individual |
| Style and looks |
Good |
Ultra cool |
At times embarrassing |
| Height |
Good |
Good |
Good |
| Sliding doors |
Both sides |
Both Sides |
Left side only |
In our opinion, the Toyota Quantum is the best minibus rental option for exploring the Kruger National Park based on the space, the windows for photography and game viewing and the space for the cooler box. Also, the rear space is superior, and one can move from the back to front without opening the doors.
Are you looking for a minibus rental to visit the Kruger National Park? Call us on 011 262 5500 and speak to one of our friendly car rental consultants about booking your next minibus hire.